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Schumer, Pelosi: Dreamers are as American as apple pie
Javier studied economics and biotechnology at California State University in Northridge. He worked as a software engineer in Silicon Valley and is now a young entrepreneur. What kind of country would we be if we closed the door on Dreamers? What kind of country would we be, if we say that Jessica, Javier, and 800,000 hard-working young people just like them, are not welcome here? -- ABC 7 - FL
Public Universities Do Best When It Comes to Diversity
California State University, Northridge, took the No. 2 spot for environment. More than 40% of undergraduate students at CSU-Northridge identified as Hispanic in fall 2015, the latest figures available on the school’s website, and more than half are low-income. -- The Wall Street Journal (May need a subscription to read.)
CSUN's Enrique De La Cruz: 45th anniversary thoughts
Last week marked the 45th anniversary of the declaration of Martial Law over the Philippines by Ferdinand Marcos. While the day itself may not have been as eventful, as say, 9/11, the Marcos declaration, did change the arc of many Filipino lives, both in the Philippines and abroad; it certainly changed mine. -- Asian Journal
DREAMers Rush to Renew DACA
The 22-year-old came to the United States in 2004 and applied for DACA soon after the program was announced. She works at an elementary school in San Fernando and attends California State University Northridge (CSUN). -- San Fernando Valley Sun
CSUN IT Chief Hilary J. Baker Named to EDUCAUSE Board
Hilary J. Baker, vice president for information technology and chief information officer at California State University, Northridge, has been appointed to the board of EDUCAUSE, the association for information technology in higher education. -- SCV News
6 must-see Southern California mural exhibits included in Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA
CSU Northridge Art Galleries: “The Great Wall of Los Angeles: Judith F. Baca’s Experimentations in Collaboration and Concrete” tells the story of the influential 2,754-foot-long mural in the Tujunga Flood Control Channel and explores Baca’s innovations. -- Whittier Daily News
CSUN VP Hilary J. Baker Named to EDUCAUSE Board
Hilary J. Baker, vice president for information technology and chief information officer (CIO) at California State University, Northridge, has been appointed to the board of EDUCAUSE, the association for information technology in higher education. -- Press Release Point
18 Best Things to Do in L.A. This Week
Music, art, classic cars and craft beer are just a few reasons to head out to Van Nuys tonight. The San Fernando Valley neighborhood is holding its inaugural Van Nuys Arts Festival at the local civic center, and the folks of the 818 are getting involved. CSUN is bring in art, as is local muralist Kristy Sandoval. 818Arts is holding an art book fair, and Valley Relics Museum and Museum of the San Fernando Valley are hosting pop-ups. Plus, Los Angeles County Brewers Guild is bringing together a selection of Valley-made craft beers. Check out music from Mark de Clive-Lowe, Maria del Pilar, Cutty Flam and SFV Acid, plus a silent disco, zine workshops and more. Van Nuys Civic Center, 14410 Sylvan St., Van Nuys; Fri., Sept. 29, 6-10 p.m.; free, RSVP suggested to vnaf2017.eventbrite.com. (818) 756-8121, facebook.com/vannuysarts. —Liz Ohanesian -- LA Weekly
HUNGER PAINS | FOOD Share juggles slimmer budget and 74,500 local hungry
Margaret de la M studied at both California Lutheran University and California State University, Northridge, to earn her master’s degrees in English and philosophy. -- Ventura County Reporter
Community: Alumni group gets high marks for keeping grads connected
Everhart, who is also the Frankamps’ grandson, was born and raised in Burbank, attended Roosevelt Elementary and Luther Middle School and graduated from Burroughs High before earning his teaching degree at Cal State Northridge. He teaches math and algebra and is the golf coach at Burroughs. -- Burbank Leader